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Pompeia Minucia Strabo Consul Senatus Populesque Novae Romae S.P.D.

My remarks are reasonably brief and to the point (very unusual behaviour for me :>)

Quirites...what can I say? These Ludi were absolutely magnificent! I am so proud to be associated with a group of citizens who work together so amicably to produce such a memorable event.

The website detailing the Jupiter Parade was extremely well done. If you didn't have a chance to look at it, or missed publication of the link, do take a minute, here it is. Titus Iulius Sabinus, you are a master.

JUPITER PARADE

The Certamen Historicum, so eloquently hosted by Tita Artoria Marcella had a record number of participants for a contest involving historical and cultural questions...nice to see. A great job amica.

And to Tullia Scholastica (I *still* call her Flavia!) and to Marcus Cassius Phillipus: your accounts of the sporting competitions were creatively written, extremely witty ...some great punchlines. Your account Phillipus depicting yourself and Flavia as sniping at one another throughout the 'broadcast' was just too funny...all in good fun of course.

We can often think, 'Oh, these games are virtual'...Yes they are...but the memories, the laughs, the friendships we make by working together to organize these events go beyond virtual...there is no such thing as a *virtual* friendship in my view! Amicitia is amicitia! Further, we learn alot about the Roman historical, cultural and religious aspects in doing the research and participating in events like that Certamen.

On behalf of both Consuls, I extend sincere appreciation and congratulations to the Curule Aediles and all involved in making this event an enjoyable one.

I look forward to next year's Ludi Romani.

Valete!